Crime & Law · India
Parliament Passes Anti-Paper Leak Bill Amidst Debate
India's Parliament has passed the Anti-Paper Leak Bill, with both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha approving the legislation. The bill aims to prevent malpractices and irregularities in public examinations. The passage followed heated debates between the government and opposition parties, with some opposition members staging a walkout. Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that "paper leak mafias will not be spared."
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 4 · Centre 9 · Right 5 n = 18
- Left (4): National Herald, Satya Hindi, Scroll.in, The Hindu
- Centre (9): Amar Ujala, Deccan Herald, Haribhoomi, Jansatta, Patrika, Telangana Today, The Lallantop, The Quint, The Times of India
- Right (5 votes, 6 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), News18 Hindi, Punjab Kesari, Republic World, The Pioneer
- International (1): Deutsche Welle